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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,382.04, 14,341.68 and 9,262.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,382.04, 14,341.68 and 9,262.62 is: 12,795.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,382.04 : 14,341.68 = 9,262.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,382.04/14,341.68 = 9,262.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,382.04x = 14,341.68 × 9,262.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,382.04x = 132,841,532.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,841,532.00/10,382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,795.32

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